Social Studies Activities : Page 2

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

This slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" hones listening: a key skill for kindergarten.

Help middle schoolers use maps, math, and history for some Fourth of July fun.

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

Teach your child about the importance and peacefulness of Ramadan as she gets creative drawing domes, minarets and prayer halls.

Here's an arts and crafts activity for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners: build brick buildings with homemade mud bricks made from dirt and water.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.

Learn about the factors that influence group conformity.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Here is a guide to making a felt busy book that's perfect for focusing on specific learning areas with your child.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.